Picnic Shelters

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The maximum rental time for a picnic shelter is four hours, and only two reservations are accepted per day.

Picnic shelters are available for private event rentals April 1-Oct. 31; reservations may be made beginning March 1.

Fees

  • Town of Vienna residents and Town groups:  $50 for a maximum of five hours
  • Out-of-Town residents and out-of-Town groups:  $100 for a maximum of four hours
  • Bathroom key deposit:  $50 (payable via check only; refundable with key return.)
  • Electrical fee:  $25

Shelter and pavilion reservation instructions

To make a shelter reservation use WebTrac.   New users will need to create an account.  You can also download and fill out  Picnic Shelter Reservation Form and submit to Vienna Community Center.

  • In WebTrac, click on the Facility tab to search by Shelter Reservation or Facility Calendar.
  • Choose the park shelter you wish to reserve by clicking on the shopping cart icon.  Type in required information, then click Continue. Verify reservation date, times, and information, then click Add to Cart.
  • Carefully read all facility rules and regulations, and then click Agree.
  • Proceed to checkout.  Print a copy of the confirmation receipt for your records. Once the receipt is closed, the transaction is complete.
  • Customers reserving a picnic shelter will be required to submit a $50 check in order to get the restroom key.  Customers can submit the deposit check and receive the restroom key by coming to the Vienna Community Center from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday or 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday during the week before the scheduled rental.  Checks only.

Call 703-255-6360 with questions or for assistance with the reservation process.

Locations

Picnic shelters can accommodate up to 75 people and are located at:

  • Southside Park

    Southside Park Creek 2
    1. Address:1317 Ross Drive SW
      Vienna, VA 22180
    Amenities:
    1. Baseball/Softball Field
    2. Basketball Court
    3. Picnic Pavilion (Reservable)
    4. Playground
    5. Restrooms
    6. Stream
    7. Walking Trail
    8. Water Fountain
    Categories:
    1. Parks

Open: Daylight to dusk – except for scheduled programs
Acres: 17.25

Amenity Details:

  • 2 full-size softball fields (1 lighted)
  • Basketball court
  • Restroom facility
  • Water fountain
  • Playground
  • Trails
  • Stream 
  • Parking lots
  • Sheltered area

Home to Vienna's highly anticipated annual Fourth of July fireworks display, Southside Park is the remainder of the year a busy 17-acre multi-use facility. Southside is host to baseball and football leagues. In addition, there are a basketball court, playground equipment, large picnic pavilion available for rent, and walking trails through the wooded areas.   

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